Masters Programs in IS

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• Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, School of Graduate Studies: Silang, Cavite, Cavite (Philippines). offers an MBA with a concentration in MIS. Facilitated by its international facutly and student body, the program students to operate comfortably in a variety of cultural environments. The program emphasizes a manager's social responsability and the need for ethical behavior in today's business environment.
• American University, Kogod College of Business Administration: Washington D.C, D.C. (USA). MoGIT - Managment of Global Information Technology. Our MBA concentration in MoGIT emphasizes management of technology in a globally competing firm. The program builds on our school's strength in international business.
• American University, Kogod School of Business: Washington, DC (USA). American University's Kogod College of Business Administration has two options for pursuing graduate study in IT, the MSITM and MoGIT programs. MSITM - Masters of Science in Information Technology Management is a part-time, 20-month, cohort program for IT professionals who want to become IT managers and leaders. Kogod worked with industry and corporate leaders to create our MSITM program combining a focus on leading edge IT practices with sound management principles. MoGIT - Managment of Global Information Technology. The second option is an MBA concentration. The MoGIT option emphasizes management of technology in a globally competing firm. The program builds on our school's strength in international business.
• Arizona State University, School of Accountancy & Information Management: Tempe, AZ (USA). Offers 1 year, lock step, highly ranked (e.g., US News, Computer World) M.S. in Information Management and Masters of Accountancy and Information Systems. Also offers 2 year, dual degree opportunity with MBA. Combines strategy with hands on e-business apps (e.g., Oracle, JDE, SAS etc). Features consulting project courses with such sponsors (locations) as CISCO (San Jose), Boeing (Seatle), Intel, American Express, Motorola, AVNET, Honeywell, Deloitte Consulting,and AZ Supreme Court (all of Phoenix).
• Assumption University, Faculty of Science and Technology: Bangkok, Non-US (Thailand). The Department of Information Technology at Assumption University offers a 2 year Master of Science program in IT designed to thoroughly prepare graduates in the field of IT for senior roles in the IT profession. There is an appropriate balance of technical and organisational studies and the opportunity to undertake a research thesis for those with an interest in undertaking PhD level study following completion of the master degree program.
• Athabasca University, Centre for Innovative Management: St. Albert, Alberta (Canada). Offers an Online MBA in Information Technology Management that is available worldwide and is currently Canada's largest. The program focuses on management aspects of information technology and is intended for working managers and professionals.
• Auburn University, College of Business: Auburn, AL (USA). Offers a Masters in MIS and a doctorate in MIS. Strengths of the program are the "real-world" experience of the faculty members and high-tech thinking in a small-town environment. Emphasis on telecommunications management, decision support systems, and expert systems.
• Baker College, Center for Graduate Studies: Flint, MI (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Information Systems with all courses offered completely online. Entrance: BA/BS, IS/CS/IT major and 3 years experience in the IT industry.
• Baker College Online, Center for Graduate Studeis: Flint, MI (USA). offers a totally online degree program leading to the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS). The program was modeled after the Joint ACM-AIS task force curriculum recommendations for a MSIS degree program. All courses, both IS and non-IS, were designed from the ground up for this program. The program emphasizes information systems theory and its application to business opportunities and challenges. Additionally, the program addresses mission critical issues, such as, strategic planning, risk management, financial consideration, project management and quality assurance. Applicants should have three years work experience in information systems. Typical professional experience may include the responsibility for managing the development, acquisition, implementation, or operation of information systems in any variety of organizational settings.
• Baruch College - School of Business, City Univ of NY: Midtown Manhattan -- New York, NY (USA). MBA in Computer Information Systems; MS in Business Computer Information Systems. Baruch College is the largest public-funded School of Business accredited by the AACSB. BusinessWeek and Forbes magazines have repeatedly listed Baruch as one of the 'best bargains ' in graduate business education in the US. Baruch offers excellent location -- within NY's business center, and a business school that emphasizes teaching quality.
• Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business: Waco, TX (USA). Offers both an MS in Information Systems and an MBA in Information Systems Management. The MSIS has two tracks: development and security. The development track assumes no prior background in information systems; the security track requires prior background in information systems or computer science. The MBA is designed for students with an undergraduate major in information systems or computer science. We also offer a joint MBA/MSIS (both tracks). The MSIS is a 36-hour program, the MBA-ISM is a 53-hour program, and the joint MBA/MSIS requires 68 hours. Those with no prior academic work in business have an additional 12 hours required for any of these degree programs.
• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management: Beer-Sheva, Beer-Sheva (Israel). Offers an M.Sc. degree in Information Systems within the programs of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management. This graduate program in Information Systems (IS) offers a choice of two tracks: Infomration Systems Management (ISM) and Information Systems Engineering (ISE). Both programs require completion of a research dissertation. The ISM track focuses on such areas as management of information technologies, IS strategy and policy, data warehouses, and data mining. The ISE track focuses on such areas as system development methodologies, database management, and object orientation.
• Bentley College, Graduate School of Business: Waltham, MA (USA). Offers an MIS concentration for MBA students and a Masters of Science in Computer Information Systems. The MSCIS program, which has an optional internship program for professional-level work experience, prepares graduates to assume management responsibility for all phases of information systems. It offers in-depth education in information systems development, management and corporate policy.
• Bombay University, India K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research: Bombay, Maharashtra (India). Offers a Techno-Mba course, where the first year core course are that of a typical MBA program and the second year, information systems specialisation, courses have a technical bend, more like that of an MS program.
• Boston University, School of Management: Boston, MA (USA). Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program. Our program prepares men and women for dynamic new careers guiding organizations in the effective use of information.
• Boston University: Metropolitan College, Metropolitan College: Boston, MA (USA). Offers MS CIS, MS CS, MS Telecommunication. Evening and weekend schedules only--courses are geared to meet personal needs of adult learners (almost all are working full-time adults & compensated by their companies).
• Bournemouth University, Business School: Bournemouth, Dorset (UK). Offers an MA in Information Systems Management, designed to enhance the business level knowledge and capabilities of individuals who are already familiar with Information Technology principles. The focus is executive responsibility relating to Information Systems, whether in business management or within IT itself, and the creation and sustaining of competitive advantage from IT in an international context.
• Bradley University, Foster College of Business Administration: Peoria, IL (USA). Offers a first-rate, AACSB-accredited MBA with a concentration in Information Technology. Ranked 6th among Mid-Western colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report. Small classes, all taught by professors. Faculty have extensive professional experience that they skillfully bring to life in the classroom.
• Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management: Provo, UT (USA). Offers the Master of Information System Management (MISM) degree within the School of Accountancy and Information Systems within the Marriott School of Management. The MISM program has a five year integrated option for BYU students in the Bachelors of Management program as well as an option for students who have already completed a bachelors degree. The Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) degree is designed for students seeking professional careers in information systems. The MISM blends information systems theory with a "hands on" approach to learning information systems design and implementation skills. In addition, students will receive extensive training in business fundamentals and accounting principles.
• Brunel University, Department of Information Systems and Computing: Uxbridge, Middlesex (UK). Offers three main MSc programmes. The first is an MSc in Information Systems, a vibrant programme designed for students desiring a career in IS development or management. The second, an MSc in Distributed Information Systems, is aimed at equipping students with an awareness of the latest advances in distributed information technology and the ability to critically assess their impact on an information system. The third, an MSc in Multimedia Information Systems, equips those with a good first degree in Computing (or related disciplines) with the specialist skills required for working with multimedia technologies, whether within industry or for research. There is a fourth variant, an in-company MSc in Information Management. Developed in conjunction with Glaxo Wellcome, this aims to provide new recruits in Information Systems and Information Technology functions with both technical material and strategic focus in a format designed to develop critical thinking and management skills.
• California State University Monterey Bay, School of Information Technology and Communications Design: Seaside, CA (USA). M.S.-Management and Information Technology The MS MIT degree program is a unique blend of business and technology that fills this need as it develops leaders for the knowledge-based organizations of today and tomorrow. To be successful in the increasingly competitive global marketplace, corporations are looking for employees that have solid knowledge and training in both business management and information technology.
• California State University, Long Beach, College of Business Administration: Long Beach, CA (USA). Offers an MBA, is Strong in Business Telecommunications, Networks, and Distributed Systems., has Center for Information Systems Technologies (CIST)
• California State University, Los Angeles, College of Business and Economics: Los Angeles, CA (USA). Offers an MSIS Degree for experienced IS/IT professionals, as well as IS Options in our MBA and MS in Accounting Degrees. CSLA's business school is AACSB accredited and is located five miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The IS graduate programs include over a hundred students, many from overseas.
• California State University, Sacramento, School of Business Administration: Sacramento, CA (USA). Teaches students in-depth skills that will enable them to develop and manage computer-based information systems. Moreover, graduates of this program will be an effective communications link between the functional area managers and computer specialists in an organization. The curriculum is modeled after the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Data Processing Management Association (DPMA) guidelines for information systems majors. This program is designed to accommodate the students who have an undergraduate background in MIS; however, students not possessing MIS training may participate in the MS/MIS program after completing Information Systems I (MIS 210) and Information Systems II (MIS 211).
• Canisius College, Richard J. Wehle School of Business: Buffalo, NY (USA). Offers a BS in Management Information Systems, and a concentration in MIS at the MBA level.
• Cape Town, University of, Faculty of Commerce: Cape Town, Cape Town (South Africa). Offers an innovative taught doctoral program focusing on "Information Systems and National Development." This concerns the creation, evaluation, acquisition, improvement, and use of information systems intended and/or appropriate for social, economic, political, cultural and human resource development. Emphasis is on so-called "developing societies." The program combines a traditional North American model (courses, qualifying examination, dissertation) with European and African teaching modalities including practical field work, teaching, international visitation, and projects. Students with backgrounds in social sciences, education, information systems, engineering, computer science and related fields are urged to apply. Bursaries are available for those from "previously educationally disadvantaged groups." International applications are welcome.
• Capella University, School of Business: Minneapolis, MN (USA). Offers a M.S. in IT Management for working adults interested in moving beyond roles as individual contributors or first level supervisors to middle and senior management positions in IT organizations. This 12-course program helps them to (1) acquire managerial skills to interact effectively both with their peers in the broader organization, and with senior management; (2) round out their understanding of the critical components of information technology, and how they condition the use of systems within organizations; (3) master the fundamental processes through which organizations effectively deploy information systems; and (4) master the particular challenges involved in managing IT functions and staff. The Information Technology Management Specialization equips experienced professionals with the additional skills they need to prepare them to meet the challenges inherent in managing complex IT organizations.
• Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Information Systems Management: Pittsburgh, PA (USA). The Master of Information Systems Management Program (MISM) is offered jointly by the School of Computer Science, the Heinz School of Public Policy and Management, and the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. The program provides high-quality training in both technology and management. Graduates have the skills to lead people and strategically employ technology to propel their organizations forward. The MISM curriculum combines substantive depth, through specializations in medical informatics, e-commerce, information security management, and strategic information processing, with a broad-based technical knowledge of databases, software development, applications, and organizational management. In addition, the curriculum focuses on hands-on and team-based training, which is emphasized in the required information systems project. The MISM program requires students to fulfill 180 course units (fifteen classes), which include seven courses in information systems, four courses in management, and elective and concentration options. The MISM program can be completed in twelve months (three semesters) of full-time study. Although an information systems background is preferred, talented students with limited technological backgrounds have been successful in this program.
• Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Science in Information Technology: Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Offers the MSIT program, drawing from Carnegie Mellon's strengths in technology, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The curriculum provides both the technical skill and business acumen to succeed in today's constantly changing digital world. Choose from one of four tracks: Information Technology Management, Information Security and Assurance, Software Design and Management, and Software Engineering.
• Case Western Reserve University, Weatherhead School of Management: Cleveland, OH (USA). Master of Science in Management in Information Systems (MSM-IS). Our eleven-month program prepares leaders in IS consulting that are skilled in managing information technology to create human, economic, and intellectual value.
• Central European University (CEU) Business School, : Budapest, (Choose one) (Hungary). Offers a 1-year MS in IT Management Degree. It is licensed and accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and has Middle States Accreditation. The program can be thought of as a highly specialized mini-MBA, focusing on the relevant management issues in the IT discipline across many industries, providing a unique blend of technology and business management skills development. Emphasis is given to entrepreneurial skill development, transforming technological knowledge into profitable business applications, and industry/executive participation. The 1-year program begins in September each year. The total program tuition fee is 7,300 Euro.
• Central Michigan University, College of Business Administration: Mt. Pleasant, MI (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Information Systems designed to provide an IS education that is relevant to current career opportunities for individuals who have earned a non-MIS undergraduate degree. The overall approach of the program focuses on careers involved in deploying computer technology to address the problems and opportunities of modern organizations. The MSIS involves a 30-graduate credit program with 2 areas of emphasis: (1) Enterprise Software utilizing SAP R/3 OR (2) Custom Developed Software. To be considered for admission to the MSIS program, a student must be admitted to the College of Graduate Studies.
• central queensland university, : melbourne, (Choose one), (Australia). offers an master of information system management
• Charles Sturt University, School of Information Studies: New South Wales, New South Wales (Australia). The Master of Information Technology (MIT) is a Masters degree in IT. It targets: IT professionals who do not have a formal IT qualification but intending to gain one at the Masters level, Those who possess a university degree or equivalent but not in IT and intending to gain a formal IT qualification at the Masters level. It can be taken as a 100% coursework program or a combination of coursework and projects/a dissertation. The program had been and is currently renewing its accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.
• Claremont Graduate University, School of Information Science: Claremont, CA (USA). Claremont Graduate University offers four academic degree programs in information science: the Master of Information Systems (MIS),a 32-unit program; the Master of Science in Electronic Commerce (beginning Fall 1999) MSEC 32-unit program; the Master of Science in the Management of Information Systems (MSMIS),56-unit program; and the Ph.D. in the Management of Information Systems (Ph.D. in MIS), a 76-unit program. Each of these degree programs treats information as a resource that is subject to managerial planning and control, much like other resources such as machines, labor, and capital.
• College of St. Scholastica, College of St. Scholastica: Duluth, MN (USA). prepares working IT professionals with real world expertise to lead technology initiatives within their organizations, professions, and business sectors. We offer one of the few programs of its kind to be offered online.
• Colorado State University, College of Business: Ft. Collins, CO (USA). Offers an M.S. in CIS including programming, database management, networking. Most classes have hands-on projects and all students must do a live project for a client as part of the degree. Admission open to students with non-IS background.
• Concordia University, John Molson School of Business: Montreal, Quebec (Canada). Offers an M.Sc. in Administration, Specialized in Management Information Systems.
• Creighton University, College of Business Administration: Omaha, NE (USA). Offers a MS in Information Technology Management and a MBA/MS in Information Technology Management dual degree program.
• Curtin University of Technology, Department of Information Studies: Perth, Western Australia (Australia). Offers Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma enabling the study of the Internet as a socio-cultural phenomenon, along with embedded development of advanced Internet use skills (communication, analysis, research). Courses are fully online, available for study globally. Significant flexibility is built-in to the degree structure.
• DePaul University, College of Commerce: Chicago, IL (USA). Offers an MBA with concentration in MIS and an MS in MIS program jointly with Computer Science. Three main goals are pursued in both: quality, currency, and flexibility. Currency is achieved by attracting the industry experts to participate as adjunct faculty, guest speakers, and advisors. Flexibility is provided by customizing the program according to each student's experience and career goals.
• DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management: Chicago, IL (USA, ). In the Master of Information Systems Management program you will earn a master's degree while building high-tech skills — a solid educational combination invaluable in today's job market. The curriculum expertly prepares you to succeed in IS management career positions, which are projected to be among the fastest growing through 2006. Concentrations are available in distributed systems management, electronic commerce and large systems.
• Drexel University, College of Information Science and Technology: Philadelphia, PA (USA). The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) helps students pursue careers as information systems professionals. The goal of the program is to teach the application of technology to information problems in real organizations. The curriculum incorporates a principled approach to the analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, assessment, and enhancement of large-scale information systems. Offered online or on campus.
• Dublin City University, School of Computing: Dublin City University, Non-US, (Ireland). Dublin City University (Ireland)- School of Computing offers an International focused M.Sc. in Business Informatics (Full-time and Part-time). This innovative and unique programme equips graduates and professionals in Computing and Software Engineering (or comparable disciplines) with an in-depth understanding of the business applications of information and communications technology (ICT), and how it interacts with business processes, both within an Irish and a European context. Further information and contact: http://www.computing.dcu.ie/europeanmbi
• East Carolina University, College of Business: Greenville, NC (USA). College of Business: Greenville, NC (USA). Offers a BSBA with a concentration in MIS as well as an MBA with an MIS concentration. Strengths of the program are the "real-world" experience of the faculty members, high degree of student-faculty interaction, and a great college town environment.
• Eastern Michigan University, College of Business: Ypsilanti, MI (USA). Offers Master's of Science in Information Systems; MBA with specialization in Management Information Systems. Students with undergraduate degree in Business or Computer Information Systems can waive some foundation courses. Most of the classes are evening classes that fit the schedules of working professionals. Oracle and SAP software are in use in the programs. Our program is one of the largest programs with 250 graduate students and 12 full-time Ph.D. faculty.
• Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales, : Montreal, Quebec (Canada). Offers a Master of Science in Information Systems (IS) designed for the individual who may or may not have an undergraduate IS degree or related emphasis. This is a 45 credit program that includes a variety of courses related to Systems Analysis, Systems Design, DSS, Systems implementation, Project Management, and IT impacts. Each student must complete a 18-credit thesis. Please note that HEC is a French-speaking university.
• Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Grenoble (Grenoble Graduate Business School), : Grenoble, Grenoble (France). Designed for third year students at the Grenoble Graduate Business School, the cycle explores the concepts of knowledge codification, information systems and the latter's potential role in organizational change. Geared towards junior managers rather than systems engineers, the course seeks to arm students to deal effectively with the possibilities and the limits of business information systems.
• Ferris State University, College of Business, Information Systems Management program: Big Rapids, MI (USA). Offers a Master of Science degree in Information Systems Management at sites throughout Michigan (Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Flint, Traverse City) and, beginning July 1999, an Internet based program that can be completed in one year. The ISM program offers an innovative learning environment for IS professionals and others interested in an advanced information technology degree.
• Florida International University, College of Business Administration: Miami, FL (USA). Offers an MS MIS, a selective, limited-access graduate education program in which students will proceed as a cohort through a lock-step curriculum designed to maximize their learning experience. Courses integrate conceptual and technical information with hands-on instruction. Program taught by experienced faculty and IT industry. Software used in program includes Oracle, Cold Fusion, Rational Rose, Java, and .NET. Classes meet on Saturdays for a full day in state-of-the-art laboratories.
• Florida State University, College of Business: Tallahassee, FL (USA). Masters in Information Systems. Ranked in the top 25 MS programs by Computerworld. Thirty two credit program offered in the College of Business. Full-time and part-time options available. Excellent placement. Requires minimum two years work experience.
• Gannon University, School of Engineering and Computer Science: Erie, PA (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science through a 30-credit program. The program enables computer-related professionals to continue their technical development in order to stay effective participants in the field. Students select an area of concentration (either computer science or information science) to complement a core of classes and to emphsize personal interests.
• Gannon University, : Erie, Pennsylvania (USA). School of Engineering and Computer Science: Erie, PA (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Computer and Information Science through a 30-credit program. The program enables computer-related professionals to continue their technical development in order to stay effective participants in the field. Students select an area of concentration (either computer science, information science, or software engineering) to complement a core of classes and to emphsize personal professional interests.
• George Mason University, School of Management: Fairfax, VA (USA). Offers an MS in Technology Management intended to educate experienced IT practitioners (engineers, technicians and technical managers) in the science of management of the IT function leading to the CIO and CTO level. A 36 credit degree offered in an executive format (Saturday classes) for 18 months. It includes a international residency to student global IT management. Offers an MBA degree with a concentration in Information Systems Management.
• Georgia College & State University, J. Whitney Bunting School of Business: Milledgeville, GA (USA). Offers an MMIS, as well as an MBA. The MMIS program offers courses in systems analysis and design, information resources management, DSS, and IS research, as well as electives. A combined accounting/MIS program is also offered for 5th year accounting majors. The school is AACSB accredited.
• Georgia Southern University, College of Business Administration: Statesboro, GA (USA). Offers a BBA in Information Systems, an MS in Information Technology Management, and an IS concentration within the MBA. Is the only fully accredited AACSB university in Southeast Georgia. Was the first school in the state to have an IS major. Currently has 350 undergraduate majors. Offers approximately 15 scholarships to select junior and senior IS majors. Has an extremely loyal alumni base, many of whom were active participants in the most recent (1998) curriculum revision. Has established education partnerships with Lotus Development Corporation, SAP, and MK Software.
• Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business: Atlanta, GA (USA). Offers a BBA with a major in Computer Information Systems (CIS), an MBA with concentrations or specializations in IS or e-Commerce, an MS degree with majors in CIS or e-Commerce, and a Ph.D. degree. The BBA degree has 1200 students, the MBA variations 250 students, the MS programs 250 students and the Ph.D. over 25 students. With a base of over thirty full-time faculty, we are able to offer our students a diversity of courses unmatched by smaller programs, ranging from advanced technical to strategic, taught by experts in their respective field.
• Grand Valley State University, Computer Science & Information Systems: Allendale, MI (USA). Offers both undergraduate Computer Science and Information Systems majors, along with a Master of Science - Computer Information Systems degree.
• Grand Valley State University, School of Computing and Information Systems: Allendale, MI (USA). Offers a Masters of Science degree in Computer Information Systems with concentrations in Software Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming, Database, Distributed Systems, and Management of Information Systems.
• Hawaii Pacific University, Center for Graduate Studies: Honolulu, HI (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Information Systems (39 credit hours) for I.S. professionals, cross-training business professionals, and students interested in careers in research and development in technology-related disciplines.
• Hebrew University of Jerusalem, School of Business Administration: Jerusalem, Jerusalem (Israel). Offers Masters programs which include MBA specialization or research MA program. In the MBA track students choose IS as single track or dual track. The Masters program is a two year program. Courses include databases, Economics of information, Analysis and design, Technologies, Artificial intelligence, Internet issues and technologies, and a research seminar.
• Illinois State University, Applied Computer Science Department: Bloomington/Normal, IL (USA). Offers M.S. in Applied Computer Science with courses in information systems and telecommunications. Request information via the "Contact Us" link on our web page (www.acs.ilstu.edu)
• Indiana University, Kelley Scholl of Business: Bloomington, IN (USA). Want to join a program that has grown 300% over the last 3 years and has experienced close to 100% placement over the last two years? The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program at Indiana University is an 18-month 30 to 36 credit hour, full time graduate degree program for qualified candidates with a bachelors degree (U.S. equivalent) in any academic discipline, preferably CS or CIS/MIS. Work experience is not required. The emphasis is on advanced topics such as web applications development, strategic management of IT, project management, datawarehouse management, IS security, all within the context of business practice. Students are also allowed to take graduate electives in other business disciplines to round out their knowledge base. Through such course work and experiential project work, MSIS graduates are ready to hit the ground running since they possess the technical and managerial skills that are desired in business-savvy IT professionals.
• Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, School of Public & Environmental Affairs: Bloomington, IN (USA). Indiana University's School of Public & Environmental Affairs (SPEA), ranked 3rd in the nation by US News & World Report, has launched a new graduate concentration in information systems. MPA students majoring in information systems will get a well-rounded multi-disciplinary education involving various aspects of management, policy making and information technology.
• Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, School of Library and Information Science: Bloomington, IN (USA). Our information science program focuses on the social and behavioral dimensions of information technology, and provides students with the intellectual foundations needed to keep current and develop an expanding, lifelong career at the forefront of the field. M.I.S. students can select clusters of courses to prepare for specific careers in information management, systems analysis and design, online searching and information brokerage, competitive intelligence, web page development and testing, network management, and database development and marketing, for example. The Ph.D. program is research-oriented and focuses on advancing and disseminating new knowledge about the design, use, and consequences of information systems in all segments of society. This interdisciplinary program brings together relevant knowledge from information science and the social sciences. Research resources available include the Usability laboratory and the Center for Social Informatics.
• Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, School of Business: Bloomington, IN (USA). Offers an MBA with a major in Information Systems. New 12 semester-hour program of study embedded within the second year of Indiana's top-ten-ranked MBA program. Required course include visual programming, advanced programming, database processing, telesystems, business analysis, and collaborative computing.
• Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico, Division Academica de Ingenieria: Mexico, Non-US, D.F. (Othercountry, Mexico). Offers the Master’s Program in Information Technology and Management. It is a hybrid program that integrates a number of subjects from ITAM’s AACSB-accredited MBA program with leading subjects in Information Technology. The central objective of the program is to train professionals who, will learn to make decisions from the point of view of a manager of an organization taking advantage of a sound foundation regarding the capabilities of the latest information technology to provide a competitive edge to the organization. The MTIA program has been accredited by Mexican Council on Science and Technology (CONACYT) into the list of High Quality Postgraduate Programs in Mexico. The MTIA has several double degree programs with prestigious foreign universities in the USA and in France, which have enriched the academic quality of the program.
• International Islamic University Chittagong, B.A.F Shaheen college chittagong, bangladesh: , (Choose one) (Bangladesh).
• Iowa State University, College of Business: Ames, IA (USA). Offers an MBA with specialization in MIS. Students need to take 12 credits of courses in the MIS area from a list of courses covering all major areas in the IS field. It provides the students a good balance of both technical and managerial focus.
• ISIM University, International School of Information Management: Denver, CO (USA). ISIM University, a DETC accredited and award-winning provider of distance education and training, offers graduate degrees in Business Administration and Information Management to students worldwide with an eye on the global marketplace. As a distance learning institution, ISIM caters to busy, adult learners. The programs are designed to fit a working professional's schedule, office environment, and career-advancement needs. Distance learning programs let students and organizations fit course work around their own day-to-day activities. Application-oriented courses help students refine skills through hands-on education that solves real-world problems. Education offered through two avenues of study lets students choose the convenience of print-based, guided self-study, or they can choose online, interactive courses.
• ISNM Media Docks university Of Luebeck Germnay , International School Of New Media : Luebeck, Non-US, SH (Germany). Master´s in Digital Media
• ITESM Campus Estado de Mexico, Division de Profesional y Graduados: Atizapan de Zaragoza, Edo. de Mex., Non-US (Mexico). offers the Master's program in Information Technologý Management, with a concentration on IT services. Its aim is to respond to market needs related to IT services management, in association with Hewlett-Packard. It provides deep knowledge on standard approaches for problem solving such as the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), and HP's own methodology called Information Technology Services Management (ITSM). Students also get a strong coverage of other important areas of the Information Systems field like Software Engineering, Database Management, Electronic Commerce, IT Strategies, and Knowledge Management, among others.
• JAWAHRLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY, NAGARJUNA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY,VIJAYAWADA: HYDERABAD, Non-US, ANDHRAPRADESH (India). OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL COURSES AND CONDUTS SEVERAL STATE-LEVEL EXAMINATIONS.IT IS KNOWN TO BE ONE OF THE BEST UNIVERSITY IN THE COUNTRY.
• Johns Hopkins University, School of Professional Studies in Business and Education: Baltimore, MD (USA). offers an MS in Information and Telecommunications (MS/ITS) program through a unique educational approach that balances theory and practice, giving you the methodology and technology skills you need to plan, develop, implement, and manage integrated information and telecommunication systems that meet organization needs in a highly competitive environment. a unique educational approach that balances theory and practice, giving you the methodology and technology skills you need to plan, develop, implement, and manage integrated information and telecommunication systems that meet organization needs in a highly competitive environment.
• Kennesaw State University, College of Science and Mathematics: Kennesaw, GA (USA). The CSIS department at Kennesaw offers three degree programs: BS-CS, BS-IS, and MS-IS. There are over 900 majors in the two undergraduate programs. The MS-IS will start in January 1999. With an average age of 29, students in the CSIS department are non-traditional attending at night, on week-ends, as well as during the day. Most students work full or part time in the IT industry, and many are involved through internships and coops. The department enjoys multi-faceted interactions with local industry through its advisory board and major projects.
• Kettering University, Graduate Study: Flint, MI (USA). Kettering University is pleased to offer a Master of Science in Information Technology degree. Our MSIT program is offered 100% on-line using video (streaming, DVD or VHS) and supported by BlackBoard. The program has ten required courses along with three pre-core requirements (programming language, accounting/finance, management and marketing).
• King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, College of Industrial Management: Dhahran, (Choose one) (Saudi Arabia). We have 2 graduate programs in the business school: an MBA and an executive MBA. Our school is AACSB accredited and we enjoy a high demand on our programs. Our graduate studetns are mostly full time workers and they join our programs on a part-time basis.
• Kyonggi University, College of Business Administration: Suwon, Suwon (Korea).
• Lancaster University, Lancaster University Management School: Lancaster, Non-US, Lancashire (UK). The ITMOC programme looks at the development, management, organisation and use of IT within and between organisations. Our programme content consists of core modules such as knowledge management, project management and managing change that we view as being fundamental; optional modules offer students the chance to specialise in either management issues, organisational issues or in the technology domain. In contrast to typical IS programmes, the MSc ITMOC makes an explicit commitment to the fact that IT has become a strategic and organisational change issue rather than a technical one. It provides the student with a substantive grasp of the concepts, debates and issues in the areas of change management, IT management, systems analysis and design, and IT strategy. Programme benefits include: • Research led teaching • Pragmatic thinking • Relevant and appropriate theory • Critical discussion and debate • Development of transferable skills • A supportive and collaborative learning environment
• Lawrence Technological University, Graduate College of Management: Southfield, MI (USA). Offers a 30 hour Master of Science in Information Systems and an MBA with an IS concentration. The MSIS program has two tracks - organizational and technical. Programs are conducted in Southfield, Vancouver, BC and Taipei, Taiwan. Faculty include three full time instructors and a collection of adjuncts from industry. LTU operates a dedicated lab for the program including 24 clients and 2 servers. Oracle is used as a common platform throughout the program.
• London School Of Economics, Information Systems Department: London, London (UK). Offers an MSc in the Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems (ADMIS). This twelve month course is one of the best established and most highly regarded courses in Information Systems in the United Kingdom. It regularly attracts over 120 students, typically from 30-40 different countries. The teaching on the course has been assessed by the Higher Education Funding Council for England as Excellent and the Department's research was rated 5 in the most recent research assessment exercise. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council undertook a review of the course in 1998 and decided that its combination of technical and managerial issues associated with information systems should serve as a model for other institutions to copy. ADMIS is an advanced course based around the issues, approaches and tools for information systems development and operation within organizations.
• Louisiana State University, E. J. Ourso College of Business: Baton Rouge, LA (USA). Offers degrees in management information systems at all levels: Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science in Information Systems, MBA with IS concentration, and PhD. The ISDS department degree programs focus on the analysis, design, and implementation of computer-based information systems to support the operations and management functions of an organization. An ISDS major acquires quite a well-rounded education encompassing the study of many useful disciplines--information systems, production management, quality control, statistics, and an area of specialization in another business field such as internal auditing, accounting, finance, marketing or management, as well as the general business background which all majors receive.
• Loyola University Chicago, Graduate School of Business: Chicago, IL (USA). Loyola University Chicago, Graduate School of Business, Chicago, IL, offers a Master of Science in Information Systems Management (MSISM) degree. This is a 12 course program for qualified students which is taught on the quarter calendar. The program develops technical and managerial skills for information management and stresses the strategic and ethical uses of information. A concentration in MIS within the MBA program, a dual degree MBA/MSISM program, and a five-year program are also offered.
• Marlboro College, Gradcenter: Brattleboro, VT (USA). Master of Science in Internet Engineering Master of Science in Internet Strategy Management Master of Arts in Teaching with Internet Technologies
• Marymount University, School of Business Administration: Arlington, VA (USA). Offers a M.S. in Information Systems. Students may choose to specialize in health care informatics, information security, or IT project management. There is also an option for an 18 semester hour graduate certificate in information systems.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management: Cambridge, MA (USA). Offers a Ph.D. in Information Technologies and offers an Information Technology and Business Transformation Track for MBA students.
• Mississippi State University, : Mississippi State, MS (USA). Offers both a major in Business Information Systems in their Master of Science in Business Administration program, and a Business Information Systems concentration in their MBA program.
• Morehead State University, College of Business: Morehead, KY, KY (USA). The Masters of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program provides an inter-disciplinary approach to preparing graduates with expertise in information systems. The program structure allows students to build career elective choices based on their individual career goals. It is designed to meet the need for information systems leaders and innovators in a broad range of disciplines including business, education, government, healthcare, science, and the arts. The program will require 36 semester credit hours of graduate course work (excluding any prerequisite requirements) in four component areas: information systems core, a cognate or support area of the student’s choosing, information systems technical course work, and an integrative capstone. The program will provide a balance of practical application and theoretical concepts, and it will develop technical, organizational, and discipline specific knowledge and skills.
• National University of Ireland, Galway, Department of Mathematics: Galway, Non-US, (Ireland). Offers a Master of Science in Communications and Information Theory for mathematics, engineering and physics graduates interested in the theory of communications. This one year full-time program starts in September and late applicants are currently being accepted. Detailed information on this course may be found at: http://www.maths.nuigalway.ie/mcomms/index.shtml
• National University of Ireland, Galway, Graduate School of Business and Public Policy: Galway, Non-US, (Ireland). The M.Sc. in Business Information Systems is a specialised research degree which is completed on a full-time basis over one year. It includes taught modules on research methods and data analysis, and students must additionally submit term papers and a major research dissertation. Potential research topics for the dissertation include the following: IS Management, IS Strategy, IS Development, Systems Analysis and Design, Electronic Commerce, Inter-Organisational Systems, E-Government, Decision Support Systems, Enterprise Systems, Management Accounting and Control Systems, Interactive Systems Design, Web and Multimedia Systems, Database Systems, IS Education
• New Jersey Institute of Technology, College of Computing Sciences: Newark, NJ (USA). Offers a MS in Information Systems. Our program covers both behavioral and technical aspects of IS, but its focus is primarily technical, with an expectation that many students will become systems analysts. The program also has a research flavor, with MS students sharing some core courses with Ph.D. students. The program may be done part-time, at extension sites, and through a collaborative Distance Learning format. NJIT has been rated the "most wired" public university in the U.S. NJIT's IS Department is growing, with 15 faculty in the 2002 academic year.
• New York University, Stern School of Business: New York, NY (USA). Offers B.S., MBA, MSIS and Ph.D. degrees in Information Systems. There is also a certificate track in the MBA program for a set of courses focused on the Digital Economy. The Information Systems department has 18 full-time faculty.
• North Carolina State University, College of Management: Raleigh, NC (USA). Offers a MS in Management (MSM) emphasizes the management of technology and offers concentrations in Electronic Commerce and Information Technology Management to both day and evening students. Most classes involve projects with local organizations. Internships in Research Triangle Park are widely available.
• Northeastern University, College of Engineering: Boston, MA (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Information Systems for people from a wide variety of professional backgrounds who want to transition to a career in information systems and software engineering. It is also for people who want to upgrade their technical professional skills.
• Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration: Flagstaff, AZ (USA). Offers an MBA with an emphasis in Management Information Systems. The MBA at NAU is a single year program featuring an integrated set of case-based core classes. The technical component of the program features enterprise resource planning (using SAP), database (using Oracle), and web development skills.
• Norwegian School of Management, Department of Technology Management: Sandvika, Oslo (Norway). Offers a Master of Science in Information and Technology Management. We recognize that IT is a key enabler for securing business value and efficiency in a local and global setting through the aggressive utilization of information. We believe that the prerequisite for success is making the two concepts of "the learning organization" and "knowledge worker" an integral part of daily decision making and task execution. We observe that organizations are in critical need of experts possessing deep understanding of possibilities as well as limitations in regard to business needs, human behavior, information processing, and practical IT solutions. At the core is the competency to understand innovation processes and outcome. In conclusion, our mission is to develop a new generation of "the managerial oriented systems manager and builder."
• Nova Southeastern University, The School of Computer and Information Sciences: Fort Lauderdale, FL (USA). Offers an MS in Computer Information Systems, an MS in Management Information Systems, a PhD in Computer Information Systems, a PhD in Information Systems, and combined MS/PhD degree options. MS programs are offered on-campus or online. PhD programs use a hybrid on-campus/online format. Programs have been designed to enable professionals to pursue advanced degrees without career interruption. Ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the nation's top 20 cyber-universities, the School pioneered online graduate education with its creation of the Electronic Classroom and has been offering online programs and programs with an online component since 1983. Specializations in eCommerce and Information Security are available.
• Oklahoma State University, College of Business: Stillwater, OK (USA). Offers M.S. in Management Information Systems/ Accounting Information Systems (M.S. in MIS/AIS) Theoretical and Applied Curriculum. Intense hands-on training and solid theory background equip M.S. in MIS/AIS graduates with the ability to understand the business and accounting issues necessary to design and maintain information systems, develop e-commerce platforms, implement robust databases and work effectively in the business environments of today. The M.S. in MIS/AIS is one of the few joint MIS/AIS programs nationally that offers a blend of theoretical course work and hands-on applications. Offers an M.S. in Telecommunications Management (MSTM) Interdisciplinary Approach. Working together, the College of Business Administration, the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology and the College of Arts and Sciences of OSU have built one of the most unique interdisciplinary telecommunications management programs in the nation. MSTM graduates develop broad knowledge in areas of business, technology and communications with options to specialize in areas that best fit their career aspirations.
• Pace University, School of Computer Science & Information Systems: New York City and White Plains, NY (USA). Offers a 36 credit MS in Information Systems. Program can accomodate individuals with undergraduate degrees out of field. Also offers an MBA in IS jointly with our Lubin School of Business. Excellent cooperative education program. Part-time and full-time study available. Graduate assistantships and lab instructor positions also available.
• Peking University, Guanghua School of Management: Beijing, (Choose one) (China). Information Technologies (IT) and the Internet have led the human society into an information era. Consequently, IT and management are being much more closely related. The theory of Management Information Systems is therefore becoming the essential knowledge of the managers in today’s information-based economy. For questions concerning Information Systems and Logistics Management department,please contact Ms. Ma Lin-na E-mail: mln@gsm.pku.edu.cn Tel: 86-10-62753182
• Penn State University, School of Information Sciences and Technology: University Park, PA (USA). Information Sciences and Technology is centered on Information, People, and Technology and studying the relationships among the three entities. We have faculty that build search engines, computer interfaces, and visual databases. We have faculty who study organizations and their information systems. We have faculty who study information policy, social informatics, and information law. We have faculty who study human computer interactions and computer supported cooperative work. We have faculty who study networks and security. As you can imagine our graduate programs are interdisciplinary in nature. Our MS program consists of four core IST courses, two research methods courses, two supporting courses, two colloquia courses, and six credits of research involved with writing you MS thesis. Our program is a full time resident program. Most students take two years to finish the program.
• Purdue University, School of Technology: West Lafayette, IN (USA). Offers an M.S. in Technology with a concentration in Information Technology with a focus in IT leadership and management; advanced information technologies and their application; or information systems and technology education. Each student works with a major advisor and other faculty in a common area of interest. A student and his/her advisors develop a graduate degree program that is unique to each student's interests, experience, and professional objectives.
• Queen's University, Queen's School of Business: Kingston, Ontario (Canada). Offers MIS specializations in the following programs: B.Comm., M.B.A. for Science and Technology, M.Sc., and Ph.D.
• Queensland University of Technology. Faculty of Information Technology, : Queensland, Queensland (Australia). Offers a Master of Information Technology program. Three 48 credit point modules relating to one of Computing Science, Data Communications, Information Management, or Information Systems.
• Regis University, School for Professional Studies: Denver, CO (USA). offers a MS in Computer Information Technologies degree which emphasizes the integration of management and technological challenges of computer information systems. The curriculum is designed to provide a solid foundation in computer hardware and software, systems design, communications, and project/team management skills for the rapidly changing computer environment.
• Rhodes University, Faculty of Commerce: Grahamstown, Grahamstown (South Africa). Offers honours and masters degrees in Information Systems. The programs include practical elements along with various courses in Information Systems Analysis, Design and Development. The Practical element includes the development of a fully working Information System running from analysis through to implementation.
• Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Business: Rochester, NY (USA). Offers a BSc and MBA in Management Information Systems. RIT's strengths in both business and technology make our graduates leaders in this career field. RIT's comprehensive business education will develop your analytical thinking skills, your communication skills and your teamwork skills. You will learn how to help people understand the power of computers and make the best use of new technologies.
• Rutgers University, Faculty of Management: Newark/New-Brunswick, NJ (USA). Offers an MBA, as well as Ph.D. programs in the area of Computer Information Systems and Information Technology.
• Ryerson Polytechnic University, : Toronto, Toronto (Canada). A program that offers an MBA or Masters program in a communications related field. Offering a combination of the following disciplines: Business, Information Technology or Web based Marketing and Communications.
• Saint Louis University, School of Business and Administration: St. Louis, MO (USA). Offers an MBA concentration in MIS as well as an MS in MIS degree.
• Salford University, Information Systems Institute: Salford, Salford (UK). Drawing upon the expertise of one of the largest research groups of its kind in the UK, this course delivers an innovative and dynamic programme of study.This programme has been designed with three objectives in mind. The first was to offer an advanced programme of study for students who already hold a degree in a related discipline and wish to gain further knowledge of a specific area of current IS theory or practice. Secondly, we wish to recruit and train practice-focused researchers. Academics in the field of information systems are currently in high demand both nationally and internationally. Thirdly, the education of reflecting practitioners - candidates capable of critically reflecting on their practice as managers of information and information systems.
• Seattle Pacific University, School of Business and Economics: Seattle, WA (USA). Information systems not only include software and data, but also people, processes and facilities integrated to generate, retain and apply information. Students gain this type of expertise in Seattle Pacific's Master of Science degree in Information Systems Management (ISM). The School of Business and Economics is committed to offering a quality program that strengthens students' current effectiveness and potential. The ISM program has a solid reputation for quality instruction, strong ties to the business community, and flexible course scheduling. Students may pursue the MS in ISM or an MBA with an ISM emphasis.
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• Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, School of Business: Edwardsville, IL (USA). The School of Business offers the following degrees: Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) MBA with a specialization in Management Information Systems Master of Science in Accountancy Master of Arts and Master of Science degrees in Economics and Finance Master of Marketing Research degree The School of Business cooperates with the Department of Computer Science in offering a graduate program leading to the: Master of Science in Computing and Information Systems degree. The School also cooperates with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in offering a graduate program leading to the: Master of Science in Education degree major in secondary education, with a teaching field in business education.
• Southwest Missouri State University, College of Business Administration: Springfield, MO (USA). Offers a two year, 36-credit hour Master of Science in Computer Information Systems (MS CIS) distance learning program designed for IS professionals seeking to enhance their ability to manage the IS function. The program was developed with input from industry and is designed specifically for experienced IS professionals. The curriculum, designed to deliver immediately useful course content, addresses: IS Planning, Staffing, Network Planning and Administration, Project Management, Comparative Development Methodologies, Managing End-User Computing, Data Modeling and Database Administration, Resource Acquisition and Organizational Transformation. Strictly enforced admission requirements insure interaction with proven IS professionals. The program format, which includes a one week on-campus residency each semester, provides the best of traditional classroom education and distance learning. Since 1996 the program has attracted students from over 20 Fortune 500 organizations and 22 states. This program is accredited by the AACSB - The International Association for Management Education.
• State University of New York at Buffalo, Jacobs Management Center, School of Management: Buffalo, NY (USA). Offers the PhD, MBA and BS degrees with concentrations in Management Systems.
• Stevens Institute of Technology, Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management: Hoboken, NJ (USA). provides an interdisciplinary, multi-track Master of Science in Information Systems. Tracks include Information Management, E-Commerce, Project Management, Computer Science, and Telecommunications Management. The program focuses on practical, real-world IT and management skills. A Ph.D. in Information Management is available to qualified candidates.
• Syracuse University, School of Information Studies: Syracuse, NY (USA). The MS degree in Information Resources Management focuses on the strategic management of information and information technologies to meet management goals and user needs in organizations. The curriculum prepares students to understand and work within newly emerging areas, such as electronic commerce. Students may choose study tracks emphasizing management strategies, user information needs, and technological infrastructures and systems. An independent study version of this program requiring two short, but intensive on-campus residencies and WWW-based instruction is available. This program was founded in 1980 and was the first in the United States focusing on information management.
• Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management: Haifa, Haifa (Israel). The Area of Information Systems Engineering at the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management offers M.Sc and Ph.D. programs in Information Management Engineering. The programs emphasize research that blends technology with information management and engineering. Areas of interest include information modeling, analysis and design, communication networks, artificial intelligence, computer vision, document analysis and recognition, and neural networks.
• Temple University, College of Arts and Sciences: Philadelphia, PA (USA). Temple University, Fox School of Business, Philadelphia, PA: Offers MBA and MS programs in Management Information Systems. The MS in MIS offers concentrations in areas such as accounting information systems, healthcare, construction, and other industry related tracks that students can customize.
• Texas A&M University, Lowry Mays College and Graduate School of Business: College Station, TX (USA). Offers an MS/PhD in MIS and also MBA with IS specialization. The MS/MIS is a high quality and intensive 36 credit hour program, designed to equip the students with up-to-date knowledge to pursue a successful career in the ever changing world of Information Management. Applicants need not have an IS background though in that case, they would need to take the appropriate prerequisites. The selected students can choose any of the five specialized tracks offered in the program. New courses are added regularly to keep up with the emerging technologies and issues. The department of Information and Operations Management enjoys some excellent faculty and outstanding infrastructure to provide the right academic environment.
• Texas Tech University, College of Business Administration: Lubbock, TX (USA). Offers an MS in MIS, and a Ph.D. in MIS. Also, an MBA with concentration in MIS.
• The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business: Columbus, OH (USA). Offers both an MBA with concentration in MIS and a Ph.D. program in MIS.
• The Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Department of Business Studies: Lae, Morobe Province (Papua New Guinea). Offers diploma and bachelors degree in commercial computing.
• The Pennsylvania State University, School of Information Sciences and Technology: University Park, PA (USA). Information Sciences and Technology is centered on Information, People, and Technology and studying the relationships among the three entities. We have faculty that build search engines, computer interfaces, and visual databases. We have faculty who study organizations and their information systems. We have faculty who study information policy, social informatics, and information law. We have faculty who study human computer interactions and computer supported cooperative work. We have faculty who study networks and security. As you can imagine our graduate programs are interdisciplinary in nature. Our MS program consists of four core IST courses, two research methods courses, two supporting courses, two colloquia courses, and six credits of research involved with writing your MS thesis. Our program is a full time resident program. Most students take two years to finish the program.
• The University of Queensland, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law: Brisbane, Queensland (Australia). Offers undergraduate concentrations in IS and Masters degrees and the Ph.D. in IS. The programs are offered through the Department of Commerce, which is a member of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
• The University of Sheffield, Department of Information Studies and the Department of Computer Science: Sheffield, Yorkshire (UK). Offered jointly by the Departments of Information Studies and Computer Science, is intended to provide students with practical knowledge in the field of Information Systems and to teach them to apply it effectively and confidently in organisations of all kinds.
• The University of Sydney, School of Information Technologies: Sydney, Non-US (Australia). The School of Information technologies at the University of Sydney offers a PhD programme in Information Systems. The areas of interest for the ten IS academic staff at Sydney include knowledge management (defined broadly to include organisational and technical aspects of knowledge creation/discovery, knowledge representation, knowledge sharing and tranfer, and the knowledge economy), open source software development, and electronically mediated commerce. Applications are invited from students with strong Honours or Masters degree in Information Systems or a related field.
• The University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Information and Media Studies: London, Ontario (Canada). Offers an MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science), accredited by the American Library Association. The trimester system enables students to begin their studies in September, January, or May and to earn the degree in one year. A co-operative (work/study) program is available for selected students.
• Touro University International, College of Information Systems: Cypress, CA (USA). The College of Information Systems offers the Master of Science in Information Technology Management (MSITM) degree through the Internet. Touro University International is the international Internet university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in the USA. The MSITM program concentrates on the application of theory to real organizational situations with special emphasis on IT management rather than on specific technologies. The program is designed to assist candidates to obtain quality graduate-level content expertise in all functional areas of ITM. Graduates should be able to function at the professional middle management level in his/her chosen field of ITM; to demonstrate effective communication; to analyze complex organizational situations and offer and evaluate alternative solutions; to apply management knowledge, concepts, and frameworks to dynamic organizational situations; to function as an effective team leader; marshal and manage relevant resources in uncertain and global IT environments; to integrate, apply, and synthesize knowledge across the functional areas of IT.
• Trinity College, : Dublin, Dublin (Ireland). M.Sc. Course in Computer Science, Department of Computer Science.
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• UNCG, Bryan School of Business and Economics: Greensboro, NC (USA). seeks to prepare professionals to manage information technology and systems of organizations. The program will combine technological and managerial components to develop graduates who can deal effectively with the variety and complexity of issues involved in applying information technology successfully within organizations. In addition to technology and business studies, all students will be required to demonstrate acceptable competence in communication and presentation skills, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Universidad de Bogotá Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Facultad de Administración de Sistemas de Información: Santafé de Bogotá, Distrito Capital (Colombia). Offers an undergraduate program called Management Information Systems (MIS); the objetive of the program is the study of the organizations from a systemic point of view, to understand the interaction and dependence between of the components that conform those, with the finality of integrate them through the information systems. The graduates are in capacity to develop the organizations by means of the design, use and consecuences of the informations systems, integrating the goals, processes and the technology to structure the corporative knowledge as a support of organizational learning.
• Universidad Nueva esparta (UNE), postgraduate business school: Caracas, Non-US ((Choose one)). Offering graduate courses in Information Systems
• Universidade do Minho, Escola de Engenharia: Guimarães, (Choose one) (Portugal). offers a Masters degree in Information Systems.
• Universite de Sherbrooke, Faculte d'administration: Quebec, Quebec (Canada). Maitrise en administration, concentration systemes d'information et de gestion, Sherbrooke. Master degree in MIS. We emphasise user support and training in information technology. Open to non MIS graduates. All courses are in French.
• Universiteit Leiden, Leiden University School of Management: The Netherlands, Non-US, (The Netherlands). offers a 12-month full time MBA in Information Management which combines a general management approach with a specialization in Information Management, including IS Planning and Strategy, Project Management, and ICT-enabled Process Innovation. The intensive program is very international (participants as well as faculty) and includes a 10 week international team-based consulting assignment.
• University College Dublin, The Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business: Blackrock, Co. Dublin (Ireland). Offers the Master of Management Science Degree to graduates with mathematical abilities and an interest in computer applications who want a career in management. It offers a unique opportunity to those graduates who wish to use their technical and analytical skills as they take on management responsibilities in business in industry.
• University of Akron, College of Business Administration: Akron, OH (USA). Offers Master's of Science in Management/Information Systems Management; MBA with Concentration in E-Business; E-Business Certificate (15 credits). Students in the MS/IS and MBA programs have the opportunity to waive the business core if applicable leaving 33 credits. Evening classes fit the schedules of working professionals, while a diverse student population enhances our global emphasis. We have strong involvement of local industry through our Center for Information Technology and E-Business. Oracle and PeopleSoft ERP software are in use in the programs. The IS Faculty size doubled in the last three years, allowing us to offer a solid range of courses on the leading edge of managerial and technical issues.
• University of Alabama, Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration: Tuscaloosa, AL (USA). Ranked as one of the Top 5 MBA-MIS programs, students learn to leverage IT skills to provide business value to solve business problems. Students learn-by-doing real projects for real clients. The goal of the program is to develop professionals that have an equal understanding of business processes and information technology. Such a hybrid professional will excel in the dynamic business world today. Graduates of the program may fit the role of Solutions Provider because of this emphasis on both business and technology. The program is structured to develop business professionals that are proficient in project management, strategic planning, and development of information systems.
• University of Arizona, College of Business and Public Administration: Tucson, AZ (USA). Management Information Systems Department. Students in our program are trained in state-of-the-art technology. Our emphasis is on helping students learn the theory and apply it successfully in developing information systems using these technologies. Most classes require working on a real-world problem with local businesses as clients.
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock, College of Business: Little Rock, AR (USA). Offers a masters degree in MIS in the new state-of-the-art Donald W. Reynolds Center for Business and Economic Development. The program, designed to accomodate students with business or technical backgrounds, prepares students for leadership roles in the IT field with emphasis on strategic use of information systems, database management, system analysis and project management.
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Donaghey College of Information Science and Systems Engineering: Little Rock, AR (USA). The Master of Science Degree in Information Quality (MSIQ) is designed to prepare students to pursue careers such as Data Quality Manager, Data Quality Analyst, Data Quality Consultant, and Data Quality System Developer, or to pursue doctoral-level graduate studies in preparation for information quality research and instructional roles. Established in 2006 by the UALR Donaghey College of Information Science and Systems Engineering in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Information Quality (MIT IQ) Program, the MSIQ program is dedicated to promoting state of the art curriculum in information quality education, contributing new ideas to the information quality knowledge base, and establishing information quality partnerships with the community, government, and industry.
• University of Auckland, Department of Management Science and Information Systems: Auckland, Auckland (New Zealand). Offers a one-year Postgraduate Diploma and a two-year research-oriented Master of Commerce degree in Information Systems. The university also offers a Graduate Diploma in Information Systems and an MBA, but these courses are taught by Executive Programmes and are aimed at practitioners who generally study part-time.
• University of Baltimore, Merrick School of Business: Baltimore, MD (USA). The Information Systems area offers both the MS in MIS and the MBA Specialization in MIS. The MS in MIS provides a thorough understanding of the development process of management information systems, and the degree requirements are: four pre-requisite courses in business and programming, six required and five elective courses (out of fifteen offered) in information systems. The MBA Specialization in MIS provides students with the opportunity to learn the basic skills necessary for analysis, design, implementation, and management of information systems, and the degree requirements are: the MBA core and cross-functional courses, plus four courses in information systems. Both programs are not limited to students from any specific discipline; these programs are a natural extension of undergraduate work in business, computer science, economics, engineering, nursing, mathematics, statistics, and related fields.
• University of Bergen, Department of Information Science: Bergen, Bergen (Norway).
• University of British Columbia, : Vancouver, B.C. (Canada). M.B.A. in Information Technology and Management, Masters of Science in Management Information Systems, and Ph.D. in MIS.
• University of Cincinnati, College of Business: Cincinnati, OH (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Information Systems (MS-IS). The MS-IS can be completed either full-time or part-time. A flexible innovative curriculum accommodates students with diverse educational backgrounds and work experiences. Experience-based learning is an integral component of the MS-IS. Co-op opportunities provide full-time students a chance to acquire practical knowledge and establish or further their careers in leading companies. Part-time students engage in faculty supervised projects that translate classroom concepts into cutting edge solutions in their own companies, bringing immediate and tangible rewards to both the student and the company.
• University of Colorado at Denver, College of Business Administration: Denver, CO (USA). The M.S. in Information Systems prepares students for managerial and technical roles in information systems management, development and maintenance. Students electing to specialize in the management of information systems are prepared to serve as project managers, database administrators, local area network administrators, systems analysts, system designers, software engineers, systems integrators, WEB developers, and application programmers. The program is designed for students without a strong computer background who are interested in starting a career in information systems. Students with extensive information system experience benefit from advanced course offerings. Flexible degree requirements enable students to design a program of study that complements their individual interests and prior education and work experiences.
• University of Dallas, Graduate School of Management: Irving, TX (USA). U Dallas offers the only IT concentrations in MBA programs in the DFW metroplex, including application development, IT management, and database. In addition, other MBA specializations are offered in telecommunications, eBusiness, and information assurance (one of seven in the USA). Whether you are seeking to change careers or you are upgrading your IT skills, there is something for you. Most courses are offered online.
• University of Florida, Warrington College of Business Administration: Gainesville, FL (USA). The Department of Decision and Information Sciences offers an MS in DIS and a Ph.D. in DIS. It is also possible to take a DIS concentration within the UF MBA program. In Spring 1999, the MS program will have approximately 120 students, an impressive growth from its beginning in Fall 1994. Placement rate through Fall 1998 is near 100% with major employers including Exxon, Proctor&Gamble, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, IBM, EDS, Accenture (formerly Anderson Consulting), and Ernst&Young.
• University of Georgia, Terry College of Business: Athens, GA (USA). Offers an MBA, with sequences in MIS and Decision Technologies, and a Ph.D. in MIS.
• University of Houston-Victoria, School of Arts and Science: Victoria, TX (USA). Offers an MS in Computer Information Systems at the UH System in Sugar Land, a Houston suburb. Both fully online and face-to-face options available. Program should appeal to a variety of students, traditional and non-traditional; part-time and fulltime; online (distance) and face-to-face; students with and without a degree in computers; for the latter prerequisite/leveling courses are available. Scholarships, including “Try UHV” (tuition waiver for one course,) available. Students exposed to the science and technology of CIS plus the business environment in which they will work. Primarily a professional degree designed to prepare students for key technical, administration, engineering and management positions in the analysis, design, implementation, maintenance and administration of computer information systems, graduates can also go on to pursue a Ph.D. Program complies with the Joint ACM/AIS MSIS-2000 Model Curriculum and Guidelines. GRE/GMAT required but waived for the first 12 hours. Applications accepted till early January.
• University of Hull, School of Management: Hull, Hull (UK). Offers an MBA in Information Management. The primary objective of this 12 month program is to promote the development of managers with a knowledge of management issues and the use of information technology to solve these. The program is kept up-to-date to ensure its continuous relevance to the industry requirements: two recently introduced modules are Data Warehousing Systems and Business Object Modelling.
• University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Business Administration: Chicago, IL (USA). Offers an MS in MIS and a Ph.D. in Business Administration with specialization in MIS. Also an MBA with Concentration or Specialization in MIS. Joint MBA/MSinMIS is planned.
• University of Illinois at Springfield, : Springfield, IL (USA). Offers an MA in MIS.
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Graduate School of Library and Information Science: Champaign, IL (USA). The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) is recognized as a premier LIS program, consistently ranked as number one in the nation. Established in 1897, GSLIS has been instrumental in both defining the discipline and providing qualified professionals to the field for over 100 years. GSLIS offers a Master of Science in Library and Information Science; a Certificate of Advanced Study; a Doctor of Philosophy; an undergraduate minor in Information Technology Studies; and a Combined MS in LIS/K-12 Media Specialist Certification. In addition to a traditional on-campus schedule, students pursuing an MS or CAS have the option to enroll in the Fridays-Only or the Summers-Only scheduling options, or in LEEP, our award-winning Web-based distance learning program which is considered a national model in distance education.
• University of Iowa, School of Management: Iowa City, IA (USA). Offers a M.A. in MIS & MBA/MIS.
• University of Kansas, : Lawrence, KS (USA). has a a 9 credit concentration in Information Technology at the MBA level,& a 30 hr. MS in Accounting & Information Systems.
• University of Malaya & Leeds Metropolitan University, Asia Europe Institute: Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The programme is an International Masters in Information Management. It is part of a wider programme of International Masters, all with an Asia-Europe focus. Details can be found on the web site. There are a number of scholarships for this programme, starting in October 2002
• University of Manchester, IDPM: Manchester, Manchester (UK). Offers a one-year Masters in Management and Information. The programme creates the 'hybrid managers' needed in information age organisations. It combines training in management, information systems and information technology. The programme is of particular relevance to managers and IS professionals in developing and transitional economies.
• University of Maryland, Maryland Business School: College Park, MD (USA). Our program offers an MBA with an IS concentration, a combined MBA/MS in IS, and a Ph.D. in IS. The program places a heavy emphasis on management issues of information technology as well as a thorough coverage of several technical focus areas including database design, telecommunications, decision support systems, and systems analysis. The emphasis of the PH.D. program is in the development of academic researchers within the field of IS.
• University of Maryland Baltimore County, Department of Information Systems: Baltimore, MD (USA). At the graduate level, the IFSM Department offers a professionally-oriented MS degree program. This program is designed for computer and information systems professionals who wish to further the development of their knowledge and skill. This program may be of interest to individuals whose undergraduate academic backgrounds are not in a computer or information systems discipline. With the successful completion of the prerequisite undergraduate courses, it is possible for such students to succeed in this MS degree program. The IFSM Department offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Information Systems. The PhD program is a research oriented program, and it is intended for graduate students who desire to make contributions to the field of Information Systems.
• University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business and Economics: Memphis, TN (USA). Offers MBA with an MIS concentration, MSBA in MIS, and MS in Electronic Commerce degree programs. The MBA with a MIS concentration provides students with a traditional, broad-based business background with specialization in MIS. The MSBA in MIS is a focused degree program that emphasizes both the technical and managerial aspects of the MIS field. Over 400 students are enrolled in these two degree programs. The MS in Electronic Commerce degree represents a unique collaboration between The University of Memphis' business faculty and computer science faculty. This exciting program melds the business and technical aspects of electronic commerce into a well-rounded and comprehensive degree program. All three of these master's programs can be pursued on either a full-time or part-time basis.
• University of Michigan, School of Information: Ann Arbor, MI (USA). Offers an innovative 48-credit-hour Master of Science in Information. Specializations include Information Economics Management and Policy, Library and Information Services, Archives and Records Management, and Human-Computer Interaction. Students may choose from one of these or devise a program of their own in consultation with the faculty to prepare them for the new, emerging professions. There are also dual degrees with the Schools of Business, Public Policy, Law, and Nursing. The MSI requires completion of four multidisciplinary Foundations courses, additional advanced course work, and a Practical Engagement component that can include summer internships supervised by a faculty member, large-scale course projects, client-centered teamwork, and community-service settings. The School of Information also offers a doctoral program.
• University of Missouri-Kansas City, Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration: Kansas City, MO (USA). Offers an AACSB-accredited MBA with emphasis in Management of Information Systems.
• University of Missouri-St. Louis, : St. Louis, MO (USA). Offers an M.S. in MIS to prepare students for technical and managerial careers incorporating leading edge technologies in public and private organizations. It builds on the core of the business program to prepare students for the social and technical design, development and implementation of state-of-the-art, computer-based, telecommunications and multi-media systems.
• University of Nebraska at Omaha, College of Information Science and Technology: Omaha, NE (USA). Offers an MS in MIS degree. The program consists of 36 hours, 24 of which are required. It is structured to allow electives in the MBA program, MIS program or Computer Science program. Students with no prior background are required to take foundation courses in information systems equivalent to those required for the BS in MIS major. The program is offered at night and is geared to adult learners.
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Business Administration: Lincoln, NE (USA). We offer MA in MIS, MBA with emphasis in MIS, MBA with specialization in Information and Software Systems, and MIS PhD programs. The MIS faculty members are part of the Management Department.
• University of Nevada Las Vegas , College of Business: Las Vegas, NV, (USA). The Department of MIS offers both the MS in MIS and the MBA Specialization in MIS. The MS in MIS has a balanced emphasis on theory and practice in order to provide graduates with business and computer skills that are necessary for a career in the field of information technology and be able to manage the information system function within an organization. Through state-of-the-art topics such as object-oriented, e-business, networks, and data modeling, this program will prepare graduates to be responsive to the growing demand of the information economy.
• University of New Mexico, Anderson Schools of Management: Albuquerque, NM (USA). Offers MBA with a concentration in MIS.
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information and Library Science: Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360, NC (USA). Currently ranked #1 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SILS consistently takes a leadership role in today's ever-changing information and library science landscape. UNC offers a MS(Information Science) program, with dual degree options with Business Administration, Government, Health Policy and Administration, Law, Medicine, Nursing
• University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Bryan School of Business & Economics: Greensboro, NC (USA). Provides combination of business, technology and technology management emphases primarily for practicing I.S. professionals. Program can be completed in two years on a part time basis. Courses and emphases based upon specific input provided by I.S. executives. Program director is John Eatman at :EATMANJ@uncg.edu
• University of North Texas, College of Business Administration: Denton, TX (USA). Offers an MBA which is a good balance between a highly technical program and a managerially oriented program. The MBA requires a broad spectrum of business classes to be taken and a specialization in Information Systems. The department is currently considering changing its graduate degree from an MBA to an MS in Information Systems.
• University of Oklahoma, Michael F. Price College of Business: Norman, OK (USA). The MIS Division at the Michael F. Price College of Business offers an MS in MIS degree and an MIS concentration in the MBA program. The programs offer students the opportunity to acquire sufficient skills and knowledge to design or manage information system projects in organizations.
• University of Oregon, Interdisciplinary Study Program offered by Graduate School and Continuation Center: Beaverton, OR (USA). Offers a master's degree in Applied Information Management. Part-time program designed for mid-career working professionals. All classes in the evening or on weekends. Curriculum involves students in a multidisciplinary examination of information management. Courses offered in four distinct areas, each offering a different perspective to the program of study: 1. Information management, focusing on information in organizations, information management, and communications, information support, and information policy; 2. Business Management, focusing on management strategies and structures, marketing, and using technology to create business solutions; 3. Information Design, focusing on information interpretation, presentation and manipulation; and 4. Applied Research, focusing on research methods and a capstone course examining current issues. As a part-time program, this program does not offer enough credits for international students to maintain status as full-time students.
• University of Pennsylvania, Penn Engineering: Philadelphia, PA (USA). offers an Executive Master’s in Technology Management (ETMT). By enrolling in the program, you benefit from the ETMT Advantage — which combines the unique combined strengths of Penn Engineering and Wharton.
• University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business: Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Offers a unique, dual-degree program for an MBA and an MS in MoIS. Students earn two graduate degrees in less than two years. Placement has been at or near 100% by graduation for the last few years. Our MBA program has recently been listed as a highly-ranked "Techno MBA" programs by Computerworld, and as #1 for the "bang for the buck" by Business Week
• University of Portsmouth, Computing and Maths Programme Area: Portsmouth, Hampshire (UK). The Department of Information Systems at the University of Portsmouth offers MSc courses in Digital Media, Ecommerce with Marketing, and Internet Systems Development for students with a strong background in computing who now wish to explore a specialized field. In addition, an MSc in Information Systems is offered for those with business/non-computing experience who want to enter the world of IT. Courses begin late September/early October each year and last for twelve months. All students must complete a project to be awarded an MSc.
• University of Pretoria, : Hatfield, Pretoria (South Africa). Offers an Honours course in Informatics (i.e Information Systems) It is Information Technology that is more business oriented. Looks at how IS can be used to enhance business today. Technical foundation is also necessary e.g programming skills. Informaticians will help in training and educating the rest of the organisation in the use of computers and related technology in the new business systems.
• University of Salford, Information Systems Institute: Salford, Non-US, Lancashire (UK). The Master of Science degree in Electronic Governance is one of the first courses among universities in the UK to address the pivotal space arising out of the convergence of the burgeoning role of Information Technology and the activities of Public Sector organisations. Showcasing different electronic governance initiatives is a primary objective that is expected to provide an appreciation of the application of IS/IT within government and general public sector agencies. Identifying the changing role of public sector institutions within a newly emergent virtually networked agency infrastructure is the second objective that the course will concentrate upon. Developing an agenda for conducting research in the realm of public informatics is the third objective of the course.
• University of San Diego, School of Business Administration: San Diego, CA (USA). Offers an MS in Information Technology and an MBA with an Emphasis in Information Technology and Electronic Commerce. MSIT students also have the opportunity to become involved with USD’s Information Technology Management Institute, a newly formed unit that allows for networking and research opportunities. In addition, USD is AACSB-accredited and is known for its small classes and the personalized educational experience available to graduate students.
• University Of San Francisco, : San Francisco, CA (USA). Offers a (MSIS) Master of Science in Information Systems. The curriculum is based on the strong, increasing demand for graduates who can meet the changing needs of the information economy. The curriculum focuses on essential career development skills including oral, written, and presentation skills, and people and business skills. Ethics and professionalism are integrated throughout the curriculum and its individual courses. MSIS graduates are competent in a set of professional knowledge and skills and are instilled with a strong set of values essential for success in the Information Systems field. It is a program that reflects current and future industry needs.
• University of South Australia, Accounting and Information Systems: Adelaide, South Australia (Australia). Offers various postgraduate programs by coursework (Masters, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate) and research (Masters and PHD) in Information Systems with specialisations in Administrative Management, Organisational Information Systems, E-business and Information Systems Consultancy. Programs aim to produce work ready professionals or equip students for further research. Suitable program streams are available for students ranging from those new to the field to currently practicing professionals wishing to update their skills.
• University of South Carolina, College of Business Administration: Columbia, SC (USA). The University of South Carolina offers PhD and MS graduate business degrees which allow students to specialize in Information Systems and it is also recognized for its outstanding programs in international business.
• University of South Florida, College of Business Administration: Tampa, FL (USA). Offers a top-quality Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MS/MIS) degree program. Highly qualified individuals with a motivation for leadership in the Information Technology (IT) field are encouraged to apply for admission. The mission of the MS/MIS program is to educate students in the technical and managerial topics essential for a successful career. Our goal is to develop IT specialists who are attuned to the latest principles, methods, and techniques of both technology and management. The MS/MIS program has been in existence for two years. Our 30 graduates have found excellent jobs in the IT field. We currently have over 70 students in the MS/MIS program.
• University of Texas at Arlington, College of Business: Arlington, TX (USA). The Masters of Science in Information Systems provides qualified students with both a general knowledge of business and a specialized knowledge of information systems. Students are exposed to theory, research and practical applications of numerous Information Systems areas including management, databases, system analysis and design and data communications.
• University of Texas at Dallas, School of Management: Richardson, TX (USA). Offers an MBA, MS and PhD degrees with concentrations in MIS. The MS degree requires a total of 36 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours are business core, 15 hours for the concentration and 9 elective hours.
• University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies: Toronto, Ontario (Canada). The Faculty of Information Studies (FIS) offers a Master of Information Studies (MISt) degree with three specializations: Archival Studies, Information Systems, and Library and Information Science. The FIS program consists of a set of Core Courses, a number of Required Courses pertaining to each specialization, and a large number of Elective Courses in areas such as Resources and Collections, Information Storage and Retrieval, Technology of Information Systems, Social and Historical Contexts of Information, and Organization of Information Services. FIS also offers a PhD program that attracts students from across Canada and from the international information community, drawn by our excellent research facilities. The program provides opportunities for advanced scholarly research into the theoretical bases and practical application of knowledge from information studies.
• University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce: Charlottesville, VA (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Management Information Systems. Computerworld Magazine recently ranked the UVA MS MIS Program as one of the top 25 graduate business programs in preparing tomorrow's technology leaders. Noted for integrating the technical and business related knowledge and skills needed by managers of information technology, the program addresses areas including: IT Architecture, E-Business, IT Project Management, Enterprise Systems, and Information Resource Management and Datawarehousing. The program is offered in an executive format - allowing working professionals to complete the program in 12-months; attending classes every other Friday and Saturday. The intensive, cohort format for the program promotes development of a strong professional network of colleagues. Application deadline is February 15th.
• University of Wales Cardiff, Department of Computer Science: Cardiff, Wales (UK). Offers an advanced MSc in Information Systems Engineering.The course is a part-time, distance learning course aimed at CS graduates (or graduates with equivalent computing experience) in full time employment, who wish to update both their technical and managerial skills.
• University of Washington, Information School: Seattle, WA (USA). Offers a Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) degree that educates individuals to manage and direct the evolving information needs of today’s organizations and businesses. The MSIM program integrates the areas of strategic planning, systems design, business leadership, metadata, networking, and information technology. The program has a unique focus on organizing information systems to meet human needs; this human-centered approach is integrated into the MSIM curriculum. The program is offered as both a part-time executive option (for individuals with prior professional experience in management and/or technology) and a full-time day program.
• University of Waterloo, Department of Management Sciences, Faculty of Engineering: Waterloo, Ontario (Canada). We offer a masters of applied science (MASc) and PhD in Information Systems. As compared with an MBA, a MASc is more research-oriented -- our students take fewer courses than MBA students, but complete a thesis or project as part of their requirements. A co-op MASc is available, in which students work off campus for two terms of their program. We offer a variety of international and national scholarships to incoming students. Our graduates receive some of the highest starting salaries in Canada.
• University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, Management Computer Systems: Whitewater, WI (USA). A truly advanced Masters degree from an award-winning faculty that is designed exclusively for experienced, practicing information systems professionals.
• University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, College of Business Administration: Oshkosh, WI (USA). Offers the MSIS degree, which is a first degree in information systems and is intended for working adults who want to move into the information technology field or want to update their knowledge in information technology. In addition, the variety of student backgrounds provides meaningful classroom interaction and learning experiences with peers. The MSIS degree is designed for students with undergraduate majors in any area. All courses are taught by professionally active Ph.D. qualified faculty.
• University of Wollongong, Department of Business Systems: Wollongong, NSW (Australia). Graduate Diploma in Commerce (Business Information Systems), Graduate Certificate in Business Information Systems, Master of Commerce, Master of Business Administration (Systems Management or Systems Development strands). Offers a sequence of subjects which provides a systematic study in computer information systems and the applications of computer technology to a range of business and administrative areas.
• University Paris 1 - Panthéon - Sorbonne, IAE de Paris ( Business Administration Institute): Paris, Paris (France). "DESS Systèmes d'Information et de Communication" emphasises the effective use of new information and communication technologies towards management of organisations.
• Unversity of Otago, Department of Information Science: Dunedin, Dunedin (New Zealand). Offers research Masters degrees (Master of Commerce, Master of Science, Master of Applied Science, Master of Arts and Master of Health Science endorsed in Health Informatics) as well as taught Masters programmes (Master of Business and Master of Applied Science in Knowledge and Software Engineering - jointly offered with the Computer Science department). For candidates with a four-year undergraduate degree, the research Masters degrees involve a year of research (if studying full time). Candidates with a three-year undergraduate degree must first take a year of coursework. The taught Master of Business is an 18 month course and a relevant three-year undergraduate degree is required for entry. The taught MAppSc in Knowledge and Software Engineering is a one- or two-year course, depending on the undergraduate degree of the candidate and/or prior professional experience.
• Utah State University, College of Business, Dept. of Business Information Systems: Logan, UT (USA). Offers a 33-semester-credit professional (non-thesis) MS in Business Information Systems that can be completed in three semesters. A six-semester evening program and a thesis option are also offered. Nine elective credits let students customize their program. Also offered is a 61-semester-credit interdepartmental PhD in Business Information Systems and Education that is typically completed in four years. An EdD allows for summer-only study. Extensive coursework in Business Information Systems is complemented by courses from the College of Education to yield graduates uniquely qualified in both research and teaching at the university level. Full AACSB graduate accreditation and terminally qualified graduate BIS faculty assure excellent program quality at this Carnegie I research university. Financial aid (fellowships, assistantships, partial tuition waivers, or complete tuition remissions) is available on a competitive basis to qualified, fully matriculated students in both the master's and doctoral programs.
• Victoria University of Wellington, Information Systems: Wellington, Wellington (New Zealand). Offers an MCA in Information Systems. The programme concentrates heavily on the methodologies underpinning IS research. Graduates are expected to finsih with a well rounded knowledge of past and current literature in IS. It is the expectation that after the honors component has been completed the student should be sufficently enabled to perform research of their choice. It is largely a theoretical programme aimed at producing IS researchers, however to cater to the current climate we also include two papers particularly included to appeal to the more professional oriented individual.
• Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Business: Richmond, VA (USA). The Master of Science program in Information Systems at Virginia Commonwealth University is designed to prepare students for senior level positions in planning, organizing, managing, designing, configuring, and implementing information systems using state-of-the-art technologies, methods, techniques, and tools. The curriculum is based on the integration standard for the new millennium, enterprise-wide information systems, such as SAP and JDEdwards. The program consists of 10 graduate courses, all in information systems and technology. Core courses provide graduate level knowledge in database systems, data communications, systems analysis and design, the management of information systems, and organizational knowledge. Specialization courses are available in three tracks: Network/Infrastructure; Electronic Communication, Collaboration and Commerce; and Information Engineering. For additional information, contact the VCU information systems program at infosys@isy1.isy.vcu.edu or visit http://www.isy.vcu.edu/
• Walailak University, Management Information System, Faculty of Information Science: Nakhon Si Thammarat, (Choose one) (Thailand).
• Washington University, : St. Louis, MO (USA). Master of Telecommunications Management program.
• Washington University, : St. Louis, MO (USA). Master of Information Management program.
• Widener University, School of Business Administration: Chester, PA (USA). Offers the Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) as one of its AACSB-accredited business programs. This is a practical, applications-oriented program covering state-of-the-art information technology. Students are generally information systems professionals who wish to gain further knowledge and advance their careers, and others who have earned undergraduate degrees in different fields and would like to enter an information systems career path. Students may select courses in the Software Development or the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)tracks. As a result of Widener's alliance with SAP America, SAP and ERP content are integrated within several course offerings. Students who have completed three or more designated SAP courses are eligible for a SAP certificate of recognition upon graduation.
• Wright State University, College of Business and Administration: Dayton, OH (USA). Offers an MBA with a concentration in MIS designed to provide managerial level experiences for IS professionals and develop experiences knowledgeable end users. To meet the differing needs of WSU's MBA population, the MIS concentration offers two tracks: information systems management and information systems development.
• Yanbian University of Science and Technology, School of Business - Management Information Systems Department: Yanji, Jilin (China). Offers an four-year undergraduate program for Management Information Systems. The programm provides courses held in English, Chinese and Korean. Yanbian University of Science and Technology (YUST) is the university in China with the most foreigners as faculty members.